2023 HCDT Testing Training

The KSA Survey must be the first test given in the series.

• True

• False

The TAM (Test Administration Manual) is secure and must be locked up when not in use.

• True

• False

Student Test Tickets can be used as scratch paper during the test.

• True

• False

Students with an IEP and documented accomodations can still recieve those accomodations on the KSA, even if they have not used them in instruction.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

YES! For excample, students who may have not used a reader in classes can still ask for one if it is a listed accomodation in their IEP.

If a test proctor notices a disturbing student response (self harm, violence, abuse, or threat to another) they should take a picture or screen shot of the student's question and work.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

NEVER can a proctor copy, photograph, screen shot, or write down any part of a test question! If an alert response by a student comes up, the proctor should make a note of the question number, time, and report to the BAC immediatey.

Which item of the KSA is not considered "secure" materials and must be supervised at all times.

• Test Admin Manuel (TAM)

• Test Tickets

• Test Scripts

• Seal Codes

Answer explanation

Test Admin Manuel and Test Scripts are NOT secure items. These should be passed out to proctors BEFORE the test and reviewed thoroughly prior to testing.

The Quality of School Climate and Safety Survey questions can be shared with students prior to testing.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

TRUE! The survey is still part of the required accountability but not considered secure.

It is ok for a student to leave the classroom once the test has begun.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

YES. Although we want to discourage students from breaking once the test has started, they may leave if it is an emergency and return to resume the test.

Only students with an IEP and accomodations for extended time can recieve extended time on the KSA

• True

• False

Answer explanation

KDE states that all test times are "recommended" times. Any student who is diligently working may go over time, but it must be documented.

As long as the proctor has read directions aloud once, it is ok for them to paraphrase the directions for following tests.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Script directions must be read EXACTLY as written for each test regardless if they are the same for the following section.